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1.9 suddenly leaking oil

Last post by oilrag « 10 Sep 2020, 03:12
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by dooglex » 06 Sep 2020, 16:56

I own an 86 1.9 petrol manual, it has been in storage for 10 years but I recently got it back on the road.
It's all been going great until i noticed...

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10 Sep 2020, 03:12
Injection pump

Last post by ZsZ « 09 Sep 2020, 13:24
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by Lio » 08 Sep 2020, 18:24

Hello
I have a 1.6 TD JX and a bit confused about the Bosch injection pump...
The part number on it is 068130107L and I read on some site that it...

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Last post by ZsZ
09 Sep 2020, 13:24
VW T25 speedo cables

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Sep 2020, 06:58
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by BackForMore » 31 Jul 2018, 09:54

Hiya,

The normally reliable JustKampers mislabelled all of their screw in speedo cables as push fit, hence they sent me the wrong one.

Does anyone...

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Sep 2020, 06:58
Early to late VW t25 exhaust mounting kit.

Last post by Satch « 08 Sep 2020, 22:56
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by Satch » 06 Sep 2020, 18:07

Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any alternative ideas for fitting the back box on my shiny new stainless exhaust. I've had the exhaust fitted but...

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Last post by Satch
08 Sep 2020, 22:56
WBX Bleed rail clips

Last post by Syncronorth « 08 Sep 2020, 20:36
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by Syncronorth » 08 Sep 2020, 18:30

I have a metal bleed rail that's going in my car but no clips for it. I believe the correct part number is 121 046 255.
Found one shop listing them...

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Last post by Syncronorth
08 Sep 2020, 20:36
Did Vw Line bore there own stamped DJ rebuilds?

Last post by 937carrera « 08 Sep 2020, 18:00
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by spanishfly » 03 Sep 2020, 23:21
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Does anyone have any idea if Vw rebuilt DJ engines were often line bored in the UK?

Reason I ask is that the DJ in my RHD syncro has '1 .960' and a...
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Last post by 937carrera
08 Sep 2020, 18:00
upper wishbone bush spot welds

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Sep 2020, 10:20
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by tjmills » 29 Aug 2020, 14:01

Hello everyone. This is my first post having owned our 1989 2.1MV Auto since June.
I had a creaky front suspension and I read that it more than...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Sep 2020, 10:20
Exhaust pipe Snapped

Last post by crazyhorse « 06 Sep 2020, 19:13
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by crazyhorse » 04 Sep 2020, 17:31

Hi all, I was driving the van this morning and noticed the engine being a bit louder than usual. Sounded like a really cool tractor.

Anyhow parked...

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Last post by crazyhorse
06 Sep 2020, 19:13
2.0 CU Engine Oil Warning Problem

Last post by Earl Labrador « 06 Sep 2020, 12:34
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by Earl Labrador » 31 Aug 2020, 14:38
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Hi guys, this is my first post, but I've been reading this forum for a while now to help with my van renovation.

I have a 1989 T25 that has had an...
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Last post by Earl Labrador
06 Sep 2020, 12:34
1.6TD Engine

Last post by wil7496 « 06 Sep 2020, 10:01

by wil7496 » 06 Sep 2020, 10:01

Unsure if ive posted this in the correct thread, im just interested in peoples opinions on the 1.6TD engine with 5 gears. We're currently looking for...

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06 Sep 2020, 10:01
1.9 dg oil splatter from exhaust

Last post by gil90 « 06 Sep 2020, 07:46
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by M13esy » 10 Aug 2020, 18:20

Hi,noticed a little oil splattering out of the exhaust not a lot only when starting up ? Should I be worried? Things Just done changed the water pump...

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Last post by gil90
06 Sep 2020, 07:46
half an hour holiday (overheating)

Last post by redsnapper « 04 Sep 2020, 15:21
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by redsnapper » 08 Aug 2020, 09:20
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Hi,

Was nicely lined up for a trip to Cumbria and possibly beyond - got less than half an hour from Brighton and van overheated.

It has shown no...
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Last post by redsnapper
04 Sep 2020, 15:21
T25 Auto Gearbox Issues (Newbie)

Last post by kentishvanman « 04 Sep 2020, 12:58
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by AMcB » 26 Aug 2020, 13:26

Hi All,

Recently bought a 1985 T25 1.9L with an automatic gearbox. About 52,000 miles on the clock.

Van was running smoothly until last week when I...

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Last post by kentishvanman
04 Sep 2020, 12:58
Interchangeable rear trailing arms!

Last post by CharlieeBoy « 04 Sep 2020, 09:25
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by CharlieeBoy » 01 Sep 2020, 19:59

Hi folks,
I thought I'd change my rear trailing arm bushes, bearings, brakes, the whole lot this week. I had the springs off last week and the...

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Last post by CharlieeBoy
04 Sep 2020, 09:25
Pressurised header tank?

Last post by OldSmithy « 03 Sep 2020, 12:06

by OldSmithy » 03 Sep 2020, 12:06

So a couple of weeks ago as I set off on holiday my van 1990 1.9DG lost its coolant and started to overheat. I limped it home and traced the leak to...

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Last post by OldSmithy
03 Sep 2020, 12:06
Brake discs and pads labour costs

Last post by ash1293 « 03 Sep 2020, 07:37
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by brockleymoss » 02 Sep 2020, 17:25

Hi everyone - hoping for a little advice. I've been quoted £250 for changing the front brake discs, pads and hoses on my 1982 T25 by a professional...

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Last post by ash1293
03 Sep 2020, 07:37
Opinions on my floppy rocker please !

Last post by Ads1987 « 02 Sep 2020, 21:12
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by Ads1987 » 31 Aug 2020, 22:36

Hi Guys,

I have a T25 1.9 dg 1983, it's been running well but noticed the tappets seemed noisy so decided to adjust them at the weekend.

As usual...

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Last post by Ads1987
02 Sep 2020, 21:12
Photo of my Aircooled engine - Thanks folk for helpful comments

Last post by paperhouselad « 02 Sep 2020, 20:52
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by H Julia » 26 Aug 2020, 19:19

Hello - I thought I would try out the simplied new system for posting photos.
I know when other folk have posted photos of their engines there have...

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Last post by paperhouselad
02 Sep 2020, 20:52
Attachment bolts for metal timing belt cover

Last post by wagonheart « 31 Aug 2020, 19:50

by wagonheart » 31 Aug 2020, 19:50

I can only find plastic ones online, may swap to one, but do they come with bolts?

It might be I don’t know the name of the bolts I need but I have...

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Last post by wagonheart
31 Aug 2020, 19:50
T25 1.6D CS Losing Power, New parts Fitted

Last post by wagonheart « 31 Aug 2020, 18:22
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by wagonheart » 30 Aug 2020, 20:24

Had a known fuel pump issue when purchased, replaced fuel pump and it was running nicely, got about 2500 miles out of it and started having a similar...

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Last post by wagonheart
31 Aug 2020, 18:22
Aircooled knocking.. Now top end Rebuild

Last post by sarran1955 « 31 Aug 2020, 16:49
Replies: 39
by Davegrohl99 » 09 Jul 2020, 09:22
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After a recent trip home it developed this noise.

I drive it yesterday no knocking at idle when started drive for 20 min came back to this.

Any...
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Last post by sarran1955
31 Aug 2020, 16:49
1.6 Turbo Diesel Exhaust silencer. Catalytic Converter?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 31 Aug 2020, 15:29
Replies: 7
by TomLeighton » 31 Aug 2020, 14:07

The silencer of of my 1985 t25 has cracked where it joins the rest of the exhaust and there’s a lot of rattling going on at the break.

A few...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
31 Aug 2020, 15:29
Speedo cable replacement

Last post by R0B « 31 Aug 2020, 10:43
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by itchyfeet » 06 May 2017, 15:29
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Did this today, pics to share :D

Spare wheel out, grill off hub cap off

P1080284a by Paul_Barr , on Flickr

remove circlip from speedo cable(...
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Last post by R0B
31 Aug 2020, 10:43
Drive shaft seal major leak

Last post by Paul773car « 30 Aug 2020, 20:18
Replies: 4
by Paul773car » 14 Aug 2020, 09:45

Hi all. After a long run out earlier in the week I parked the van up on the drive. Yesterday I noticed she's leaking oil, gearbox oil and a lot of...

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Last post by Paul773car
30 Aug 2020, 20:18
Steering rack gaiter replacement. 1984 petrol

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 30 Aug 2020, 09:30
Replies: 9
by TONYT25T25 » 18 May 2020, 20:56

Steering rack gaiter nearside needed replacing after noticing tare in gaiter. Managed to get new gaiter on but with both wheels facing forward the...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
30 Aug 2020, 09:30
Steering column bushes

Last post by Jimwileman « 30 Aug 2020, 07:13

by Jimwileman » 30 Aug 2020, 07:13

Hi, has anyone replaced the two little steering column bushes, the two that sit half way down the column inside the van?
Will I need to remove the...

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Last post by Jimwileman
30 Aug 2020, 07:13
Freddie’s Dead

Last post by H Julia « 29 Aug 2020, 12:20
Replies: 4
by Freddievan » 12 Aug 2020, 13:45

Waiting for the recovery van. Midway to my destination the battery light came on. I managed to pull off at some services but as soon as I pulled up...

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Last post by H Julia
29 Aug 2020, 12:20
Engine, coolant pipes & rad swap out...vs KSeal?

Last post by ajsimmo « 28 Aug 2020, 18:52
Replies: 5
by Samanthington » 28 Aug 2020, 01:53

Following on from my last post (link here ) and some great level headed chats (thank you!), I have a dilemma.

Mags needs a new engine, no...

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Last post by ajsimmo
28 Aug 2020, 18:52
Fuel Quality and Knackered In Line Injection Pump..Again

Last post by Aidan « 28 Aug 2020, 07:10
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 27 Aug 2020, 18:21

Hi all

So, 5th or 6th knackered in line injection pump in 6 years now. Driving me mad. Had cheapo ones initially but has killed 3 bosch ones now in...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Aug 2020, 07:10
Help identify part

Last post by Dazco « 27 Aug 2020, 19:02
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by mariner » 26 Aug 2020, 20:21

Hi. Was under the van today and noticed badly perished hoses running from front to back. Think they are coolant but appreciate confirmation from...

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Last post by Dazco
27 Aug 2020, 19:02
Steering assistance

Last post by R0B « 26 Aug 2020, 21:28
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by 100leelee » 26 Aug 2020, 21:26

Best power steering kit??
There are many posts already on here, most a couple of years old, has anyone fitted recently??
Cheers

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Last post by R0B
26 Aug 2020, 21:28
1600CT Alternatives

Last post by sarran1955 « 26 Aug 2020, 11:38
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by Big Al » 23 Aug 2020, 14:15

I have a sickly CT with low compression and leaks from I think behind the pulley so going to need looking at. Small amount of end float but...

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Last post by sarran1955
26 Aug 2020, 11:38
Difference between pulling an auto and manual engine

Last post by maxstu « 25 Aug 2020, 22:04
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by maxstu » 24 Aug 2020, 14:11

Im rebuilding a DG 1.9 from a manual camper. This will act as a temporary engine while l pull the 2.1 auto in my camper at present.
Apart from all...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Aug 2020, 22:04
Clunking - on big Exmoor hills

Last post by pauljvw « 25 Aug 2020, 12:35
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by adrianbutter » 19 Aug 2020, 22:40

I've been reading lots of posts on here about driveshafts - or more specifically the CV joints. Does this sound like a CV issue? I've been hearing...

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Last post by pauljvw
25 Aug 2020, 12:35
Heat observation

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 Aug 2020, 12:30
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by kevtherev » 22 Aug 2020, 07:41

During my hot trip in France, and on a long flat part, it was observed that the engine running temperature increased slightly on LPG.
At 70 mph the...

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Last post by ajsimmo
25 Aug 2020, 12:30
1.9 wbx DF engine code timing

Last post by pauljvw « 25 Aug 2020, 12:23
Replies: 3
by pauljvw » 22 Aug 2020, 13:47

1984 1.9 wbx westy pop DF engine code.
Hi, anyone know the correct method of checking timing on the 1.9 DF,looks very different to the DG in the...

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Last post by pauljvw
25 Aug 2020, 12:23
Overheating Question

Last post by syncroandy « 24 Aug 2020, 21:17
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by h00per » 24 Aug 2020, 13:50

Overheating question. I posted a while back about my bus getting hot with WOT in 5th at 45mph. I thought that was an isolated incident, but the last...

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Last post by syncroandy
24 Aug 2020, 21:17
Leaking pushrod tube leads to no compression?!

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 Aug 2020, 20:14
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by pi quattro » 23 Aug 2020, 12:07

Ok I had a slight oil leak from pushrod tubes so decided to fix that. I will detail the process in the hope that someone figures out why my van is...

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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Aug 2020, 20:14
1990 1.9 DG Coolant leak/issue

Last post by OldSmithy « 23 Aug 2020, 11:17
Replies: 11
by OldSmithy » 22 Aug 2020, 10:55

I’m looking for some advice after leaving air cooled ownership and buying my first T25. Apologies if some of you have responded to my Facebook post...

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Last post by OldSmithy
23 Aug 2020, 11:17
Ride heights and lowering issues.

Last post by Aidan « 23 Aug 2020, 08:22
Replies: 2
by CharlieeBoy » 22 Aug 2020, 23:04

Hi folks, super excited to join the club! Finally got myself a beautiful green Transporter camper conversion!
It's an '84 1.9 WBX, apparently an ex...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Aug 2020, 08:22
Checking fan works

Last post by OldSmithy « 22 Aug 2020, 06:43

by OldSmithy » 22 Aug 2020, 06:43

I’ve read the wiki and checked my fan is working. Both speeds kick in and out with the use of the paper clip so all seems to be ok. However, the...

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Last post by OldSmithy
22 Aug 2020, 06:43
What a difference a gearbox oil change makes

Last post by Paul773car « 21 Aug 2020, 14:37
Replies: 14
by Paul773car » 17 Aug 2020, 19:08

Just for anyone who doesn't know when theirs was last changed. My advice is do it. I can't believe how much better the change feels. Smoother into...

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Last post by Paul773car
21 Aug 2020, 14:37
Advice on adjusting distributor for 95 octane (2.1 DJ)

Last post by 937carrera « 21 Aug 2020, 05:30
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by Blighty8973 » 08 Aug 2020, 17:25
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Hi there,

I'm currently in Ireland, arrived into Dublin on a ferry 2 weeks ago, and have just come out of the isolation and noticed there is nothing...
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Last post by 937carrera
21 Aug 2020, 05:30
Engine over revving when hot..

Last post by mfw3670 « 20 Aug 2020, 14:46

by mfw3670 » 20 Aug 2020, 14:46

Hi. My engine seems to have acquired the habit of over revving when it’s hot. I can drive along the motorway at 60 happily but if I depress the...

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Last post by mfw3670
20 Aug 2020, 14:46
Is this normal?!

Last post by buli « 20 Aug 2020, 07:42
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by buli » 19 Aug 2020, 18:42

Evening everyone. Hope you’re all well. Got a question? :P Can’t believe this is normal and hoping someone might be more clued up:

Looks like...

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Last post by buli
20 Aug 2020, 07:42
New distributor cap and arm - stalling when hot

Last post by adrianbutter « 19 Aug 2020, 22:34
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by adrianbutter » 19 Aug 2020, 22:15

Just wanted to post after my breakdown two weeks ago. A few stalls over a couple of days after starting (immediately) and then a cut out within 1/2...

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Last post by adrianbutter
19 Aug 2020, 22:34
Gearbox oil change

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 19 Aug 2020, 19:50
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by ianvfr750 » 18 Aug 2020, 18:06

I'm just doing a gearbox oil change on my 1990 1.6 TD ( JX engine ) and wondered if anyone can confirm how much oil the gearbox takes.
I read...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Aug 2020, 19:50
Dismantling lubricant

Last post by dave friday « 19 Aug 2020, 15:38
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by TONYT25T25 » 17 Aug 2020, 18:53
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Want to buy the best dismantling lubricant and have seen recommendations for Plus Gas on this forum. Seem to remember using this in the past and...
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Last post by dave friday
19 Aug 2020, 15:38
Aircooled exhaust replacement

Last post by george2490 « 19 Aug 2020, 07:54
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by Davegrohl99 » 07 Aug 2020, 11:24

Hi

With my engine out in the floor I have decided that I am going to remove the heat excahangers. They work fine but I think they are too old and...

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Last post by george2490
19 Aug 2020, 07:54
Vw t25 stalls after 5 mins

Last post by davidoft1 « 18 Aug 2020, 23:15
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by Jimwileman » 18 Aug 2020, 20:22

HI everyone, I’ve gathered some really useful advice from the forum over the last few years, and hope you may be able help with an issue I’m having....

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18 Aug 2020, 23:15

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